Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS, head right / P M TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, Emperor standing right with spear, leaning on shield. ref: Sear 1415, RIC 91, RSC 468. 18 mm, 3.25 g. Great portrait! Bright patina. #3191: $135 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III, Aequitas standing left with scales & cornucopiae. RSC 882, RIC 171, sear5 #4934. 18.5 mm, 3.32 g. Nice portrait, good cabinet tone. #GV-0793: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Philip I, 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus, set in custom sterling-silver bezel. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Annona standing left holding corn-ears over modius & cornucopiae, ANNONA AVGG. 23 mm dia. ref: RIC 28c, RSC 25, RCV #8922. Gorgeous! #21884x2: $225 SOLD
Lucius Verus. Silver denarius of 166 AD, Rome mint. L VERVS AVG PARTH MAX, laureate head right / TR P VI IMP IIII COS II, PAX in ex, Pax standing left holding olive-branch and cornucopiae. 19 mm, 3.32 g. Incredible, sharp detail! Nicer than blurry photo allows. ref: RIC 561, RSC 126, sear5 #5352. #GV0711: $175 SOLD
Faustina the Younger, empress to Marcus Aurelius, c. 161-180 AD. Silver Denarius. DIVA FAVSTINA PIA; Draped, right facing bust. CONSECRATIO; Unadorned large altar. 17 mm; 2.8 g. VF with a small 2mm nick above left side of altar between the S & E. RIC 746, Cohen 75. RCV 2000 #5217. BMC 725. Nice coin, terrible photo! #GV0473: $99 SOLD
Julia Domna, Empress to Septimius Severus, 194-209 AD. Silver denarius. Her draped bust right, IVLIA AVGVSTA / Cybele, towered, enthroned left between two lions, leaning on drum and holding branch & sceptre, MATER DEVM. RIC 564, RSC 123, sear 6593. 20 mm, 3.30 g. Nice with grey tone. #CR2013: $135 SOLD
DIVA Faustina the Elder (141-c.150 AD). Silver denarius struck by her husband, emperor Antoninus Pius between 147-161 AD. DIVA FAVSTINA, draped bust right / CONSECRATIO, peacock walking right, head left. ref: RIC 384, Cohen 176. 18 mm, 2.63 g. Struck with worn obverse dies; some roughness. #424678: $125 SOLD
Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. Silver denarius, struck 152-153 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAES T AEL HADR ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P / Annona standing left holding corn ears and resting hand on modius set on ship to right, TR POT XV COS IIII. ref: RIC 210, RCV 4123, RSC 961. 19 mm, 3.27 g. #CR2008: $175 SOLD
Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate and draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Libertas standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, star in right field, LIBERTAS AVG. ref: RSC 92, RIC 107, sear5 #7523. 19 mm, 3.40 g. #CR2093: $125 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius of 125-128 AD. His laureate bust right with draped far shoulder, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS / Pietas standing left, sacrificing from patera over a lighted altar, holding cornucopaie, COS III. ref: RSC 335, RIC 173, RCV #3476. 19 mm, 2.96 g. #CR2039: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, set in custom sterling silver bezel. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG / Concordia seated left with patera & cornucopia, CONCORDIA AVG. ref: RIC 35, RSC 50. 23 mm dia. Nice cabinet tone. Great detail! #24387x2: $225 SOLD
Trajan, 98-117 AD. Silver denarius, struck 113 AD. His laureate bust right, slight drapery on left shoulder, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P / Equestrian statue of Trajan left, holding long spear & small Victory, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. ref: RSC 497a, RIC 291v. 20 mm, 3.23 g. #CR2064: $199 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius struck 144 AD. AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F, bare-headed bust right, folds of cloak on shoulders, wrapped around neck at back / COS DES II, Honos standing left holding branch & cornucopiae. ref: BMC 508, RSC 100a, Sear5 4782. 18 mm, 3.32 g. #CR2155: $150 SOLD
Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG / Septimius, togate and veiled, standing left holding olive branch, FVNDATOR PACIS. ref: RSC 205, RIC 265, sear 6282. 19 mm, 3.43 g. Excellent! #CR2149: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius struck 172 AD, Rome mint. Set in custom 14K gold bezel. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI / Aequitas standing left holding scales & cornucopiae, COS III. ref: RIC 252, RCV 4903, RSC 257v. 22 mm dia., 6.40 g. Gorgeous! #JN2058: $425 SOLD
Gordian III, 238-244 AD.Silver antoninianus. His radiate draped bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Gordian, helmeted, in military dress, standing left holding branch, VIRTVS AVG. ref: RIC 71, sear 8669. 23 mm, 3.58 g. From my own personal collection. I always loved this reverse. #GVCR2120: $85 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius set in custom silver bezel. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII / Emperor standing left holding branch and sceptre, IMP VI COS III. ref: RIC 282. Coin 19 mm, 3.25 g. #JN2064: $199 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius, struck 205 AD. His laureate, draped bust right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Mars standing left, holding branch and spear, PONTIF TR P VIII COS II. ref: RIC 80, RSC 420, sear 6858. 19 mm, 2.62 g. Nice portrait, good contrast, light deposits. #CR2144: $99 SOLD
Volusian, 251-253 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG / Concordia seated left with patera and double cornucopiae, CONCORDIA AVGG. Ref: Sear5 9743, RIC 168. 22 mm, 3.00 g. From my own personal collection. Rare! #GVCR2112: $99 SOLD
Lucius Verus, 161-169 AD. Silver denarius. His bare head right, IMP L AVREL VERVS AVG / Providentia standing, head left, holding globe and cornucopiae, PROV DEOR TR P COS II. ref: RIC 463. 18 mm, 3.21 g. ex-Tom Cederlind. #CR2020: $199 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. "Armenia Capta" Silver denarius, struck 165-166 AD. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS / Armenia seated left, mourning, vexillum & shield before, hand on bow, P M TR P XIX IMP II COS III; ARMEN below. 18.5 mm, 3.53 g. ref: RIC 122, RSC 9, Sear 1407. VF, Bright silver tone, great detail. #CR2183: $175 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck c. 152-154 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAE SAR AVG PII FIL / Minerva standing left, holding owl and shield, TR POT VIII COS II. 18 mm, 2.84 g. ref: RSC 663v, RIC 459a, sear 4791. #CR2192: $150 SOLD
Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius struck 206 AD. His laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG / Annona standing left holding corn ears over a modius & cornucopiae, P M TR P XIIII COS III P P. 18 mm, 3.64 g. ref: RSC 476, RIC 200, Sear 6338. ex-ArtCoins Roma; ex-Frank S. Robinson. Fantastic! #CR2203: $125 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius, struck 210 AD, Rome mint. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Concordia seated left, holding patera & double cornucopiae, PONTIF TRP XIII COS III. 20 mm, 3.13 g. ref: Sear 6871, RSC483, RIC 116b. Light deposits. Lustrous surfaces, near-mint state! #GVCR2115: $150 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 162 AD. His bare head right, IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG /Concordia seated left, holding patera, cornucopiae below seat, CONCORD AVG TR P XVI, COS III in ex. ref: RIC 35, RSC 35. 18 mm, 3.39 g. ex-UK collection. #CR2178: $175 SOLD
Gordian III, 238-244 AD.Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG / Victory advancing left with wreath & palm, VICTORIA AVG. ref: RIC 5, RSC 357, sear 8664. 23 mm, 4.54 g. From my own personal collection. I always loved this reverse. #GVCR2123: $99 SOLD
Philip I "The Arab", 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus struck 247 AD, Rome mint. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Roma sitting left, holding Victory & sceptre, ROMAE AETERNAE. ref: RSC 169, RIC 44b, sear 8952. 22x24 mm, 4.39 g. From my own personal collection. #GVCR2125: $125 SOLD
Sabina, 128-136. Empress to Hadrian. Silver denarius. SABINA AVGVSTA, diademed & draped bust left / CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia standing left holding patera & double cornucopiae. 18 mm, 2.90 g. cf. RIC 390v-RSC3c. Nice portrait, sharp reverse. Small die flaw above Concordia's arm. #GV0748: $95 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 162 AD. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX / Aequitas (Equity) standing left with scales & cornucopiae, TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III. ref: RSC 882, RIC 171, sear 4934. 19 mm, 3.27 g. ex-S. Blencoe, UK. Nice bust! #CR2165: $145 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS / Roma seated left, holding Victory, shield at side, P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III. 18x19 mm, 3.15 g. ref: RIC 138. Fantastic portrait, nice detail on obverse. ex-Wayne C. Phillips. #NAV002: $160 SOLD
Julia Domna, 193-217 AD. Empress to Septimius Severus. Silver denarius, Rome mint. Her draped bust right, IVLIA AVGVSTA / Pietas standing left, raising both hands at altar, PIETAS PVBLICA. ref: RIC 574, RSC 156, sear 6601. 20 mm, 4.05 g. Incredible mint-state EF! #GVCR2116: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, Struck 74 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Vespasian seated right on curule chair, holding scepter and olive branch, PON MAX TR P COS V. 18.8 mm, 3.22 g. ref: RIC 77; BMCRE 136; RSC 364. aVF, slight scratches. Dark grey cabinet tone. Builder of the famous Coliseum in Rome! #NAV117: $150 SOLD
Nero & Octavia, 54-68 AD. Large billon-silver tetradrachm, Alexandria, Egypt. Dated Year 3 = 56/57 AD. Laureate head of Nero right, NEP KLAV KAIS SEB GEP AVTO /Draped bust of Octavia right, OKTAOVIA SEBASTOY, LG before. 26 mm, 12.22 g. ref: Koln 122, Dattari 190, RPC 5202, RCV 1990. #CR2323: $199 SOLD
Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate, horned, draped bust right , IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG/ Elagabalus standing left holding patera, sacrificing over altar and holding branch downwards; star in field, INVICTVS SACERDOS AVG. ref: RIC 87. 17 mm, 2.82 g. Rare! #CR2094: $125 SOLD
Trebonianus Gallus, 251-253 AD. Silver antoninianus, Antioch mint, struck 251-253 AD. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG / Roma seated facing in hexstyle temple, two dots in exergye, SAECVLLVM NOVVM. ref: RIC 91, RSC 111d. 22 mm, 3.37 g. #CR2311: $50 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV / Vesta standing left, holding simpulum and palladium, COS IIII. 18 mm, 3.48 g. ref: RSC 196, RIC203. Incredible detail, gorgeous bust. Photo a bit off. ex-Wayne C. Phillips. #NAV001: $140 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, Struck 75 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Jupiter standing left, holding scepter and patera, altar at feet left, IOVIS CVSTOS. 18.9 mm, 3.22 g. ref: RIC 849; BMCRE 276; RSC 222. Fine. Builder of the famous Coliseum in Rome! #CR2316: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, Struck 162-163 AD. His laureate head right, IMP M ANTONINVS AVG / Concordia seated left, holding patera; cornucopia under seat, CONCORD AVG TR P XVII, COS III. 18 mm, 2.94 g. ref: RIC 59; BMCRE 209; RSC 37. VF. Lovely, bright tone, sharp detail. Horrible photo. #CR2406: $150 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG /Virtus standing half-right with foot on helmet, spear & parazonium, PONTIF TR P XII COS III. ref: RIC 112, RSC 464; Sear 6869. 18 mm, 3.82 g. Gorgeous coin, excellent detail. ex-B. Pearson collection, Salisbury, UK. #CR2347: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius, struck 200 AD. His laureate head right, SEVERVS AVG PART MAX / Virtus (Virtue) standing left, holding Victory and both spear and shield with left hand, VIRT AVGG. 19 mm, 3.50 g. ref: RSC 761, RIC 171a, Sear 6387. Excellent detail, light gray toning. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR2411: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius struck 210 AD. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Concordia seated left holding patera and double cornucopiae, PONTIF TR P XIII COS III. 18 mm, 3.07 g. ref: RIC 116. Sharp portrait! ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CR2511: $150 SOLD
Titus, 71-81 AD. Large silver (billon) tetradrachm of Alexandria, Egypt. Year 3 (80-81 AD). His laureate head right, AUTOK TITOU KAIS OUESPASIANU SEB / Bust of Nilus right, lotus blossom over shoulder, NILOS. 22.5 mm, 11.81 g. ref: Emmett 234; Milne 462. Light gray patina, some dark spots. ex-CNG. #CR2365: $175 SOLD
Nero, 54-68 AD. Silver denarius, Rome Mint. His laureate head right, NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS / Salus seated left, holding patera, SALVS in exergue. ref: RIC 60, Sear 1945. 17.5 mm, 3.06 g. Nice portrait, budget example! Ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CR2574: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Commodus, 177-192 AD. Silver denarius struck 186 AD. M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT, laureate head right / P M TR P XI IMP VII COS V P P, Victory walking left, holding wreath & palm. ref: RSC 492. 18 mm wide. #6022x2: $175 SOLD(?)
Roman Egypt. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Large billon-silver tetradrachm of Alexandria, struck Year 1 (68 AD). His laureate bust rt., AVT TIT FAVIO VESPASIAN KAIS / Alexandria standing left, wearing elephant headdress, holding wreath & sceptre, ALEXANDREIA. 26 mm, 12.54 g. ref: Milne 386, Emmett 202. #CR2324: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT / Mars walking left, holding spear and trophy, MARTI PROPVGNATORI. 20.5 mm, 3.39 g. ref: RIC 223, BMCRE 87; RSC 150. Lustrous surfaces, near-EF! ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CR2510: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, struck 121 AD. His laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Fortuna standing left, leaning on column, holding rudder and cornucopiae, P M TR P COS III. 18.5 mm, 3.11 g. ref: RSC 1155a, RIC 86, Sear 3521. #CR2691: $160 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate draped bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Jupiter standing right holding thunderbolt and sceptre, IOVI STATORI. 24 mm, 4.09 g. ref: RIC 84, Sear 8615, RSC 109. Excellent detail! #NAV059: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Hercules, naked, standing right, right hand on hip, left hand on club on rock, lion-skin beside club, VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. 24 mm, 4.19 g. ref: RIC 95; RSC 404; Sear 8670. Near-EF! Gorgeous coin, lustrous surfaces, much nicer than this grainy photo! #NAV062: $99 SOLD
Domitian, 81-96 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck c. 90-91 AD. Laureate head right, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P X / Minerva standing left holding spear, IMP XXI COS XV CENS P P P. ref: RIC II, 150v, Cohen 259v, RCV-I 2731v. 19 mm, 3.17 g. #CR2682: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Julia Domna, 194-209 AD. Empress to Septimius Severus. Silver denarius. Her draped bust right, IVLIA AVGVSTA / Pietas standing left, raising both hands at altar, PIETAS PVBLICA. 19.5 mm, 2.83 g. ref: RIC 574, Sear 6601, RSC 156. Excellent portrait, nice silvery tone. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. Gorgeous portrait! Mch better than photo. #CR2737: $150
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Armenia Capta! Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, Struck 164 AD. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS / Armenia seated left in attitude of mourning, left hand resting on bow and quiver; vexillum and shield behind, P M TR P XVIII IMP II COS III, ARMEN. 17.2 mm, 3.18 g. ref: RIC 81; BMCRE 274; RSC 7. VF. #CR2387: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 128-132 AD. His laureate bust right, draped left shoulder, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Minerva standing left, holding spear and sacrificing from a patera over tripod left, P M TR P COS III. 17.8 mm, 3.23 g. ref: RIC 71; RSC 1065; BMCRE 123. aVF. Nice portrait of this famous ruler. #CR2543: $160 SOLD
Nero, 54-68 AD. Silver hemidrachm of Caesaria, Cappadocia. Struck c. 54-63 AD. His laureate head right, NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI / Victory standing right, foot on globe, inscribing shield. 13 mm, 1.73 g. ref: RIC I 618, RPC I 3646, RSC 351. #CR2516: $199 SOLD
Philip I "The Arab" (244-249). Silver antoninianus struck 247 AD. Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG / Annona standing left, holding corn-ears and cornucopiae, modius with corn-ears at foot. ref: RIC 28b; RSC 24var, ANNONA AVGG. RSC 32. 24.5 mm, 2.87 g. Gray patina. #CR2685: $85 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Antoninus Pius, 138 - 161 AD. Silver Denarius, Rome Mint. Laureate head of Antoninus right, ANTONINVS PIVS P P TR P XII / Fortuna standing left holding rudder and cornucopia, COS IIII. 19mm, 3.22 g. ref: RIC179. ex-Kenneth W. Dorney. #CR2860: $140 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS / Hercules seated right on cuirass, with club resting on shield & holding scroll, COS III. 18.5 mm, 3.12 g. ref: RSC 331, RIC 149v. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CR2509: $199 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P, laureate head right / COS III, Roma seated right on cuirass, holding sceptre & parazonium. 19 mm, 3.13 g. ref: RSC 338, RIC 332. Dark old collection toning. ex-Tampa, FL collection, formed in the 1950’s-60’s. #CR2504: $99 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 153-154 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII FIL / Minerva standing left, holding owl, shield and spear, TR POT VIII COS II. 18 mm, 3.12 g. ref: RIC 459A, Sear 4791, RSC 663. #CR2321: $110 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Nero, 54-68 AD. Silver denarius, struck 64-65 AD. NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / IVPPITER CVSTOS, Jupiter seated left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre. 18.5 mm, 3.15 g. ref: RIC 53, RSC 119, BMC 74, CBN 220. F/aF, nice portrait! ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. Rare! #CR2891: $225 SOLD
Gratian, 367-383 AD. Silver siliqua, Found in England! Struck at Trier mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right, D N GRATIANVS P F AVG / Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, VRBS ROMA. 12 mm, 0.89 g. ref: RSC 86b. Clipped in antiquity during a silver shortage! This coin made the treacherous cross-English Channel trip in antiquity! ex-Timeline, London. #CR2584: $45 SOLD
Gratian, 367-383 AD. Silver siliqua, Found in England! Struck at Trier mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right, D N GRATIANVS P F AVG / Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, VRBS ROMA. 12 mm, 0.79 g. ref: RSC 86b. Chipped edge, dark patina. Clipped in antiquity during a silver shortage! This coin made the treacherous cross-English Channel trip in antiquity! ex-Timeline, London. #CR2585: $45 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 219 AD. His laureate draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS AVG / Fides standing front, head right, holding standard and vexillum, FIDES MILITVM. ref: RSC 41, RIC 73, Sear 7512. 19mm, 3.33 g. Gorgeous detail, gray cabinet tone. ex-Forum Ancient Coins. #CR2974: $125 SOLD
Divus Antoninus Pius (138-161 AD). Silver denarius struck 161 AD. Bare head of Antoninus Pius right, DIVVS ANTONINVS / Eagle standing right, head left, CONSECRATIO. ref: RSC 154, RIC 429[aurelius], Sear 5190. 20mm, 3.26 g. Lovely light gray cabinet tone. ex-Heritage Auctions. #CR2967: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Philip I "The Arab”, 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Pax standing left, holding branch and sceptre, PAX AETERN (Eternal Peace). ref: RIC 40b, Cohen 103, Sear 8939. 24 mm, 4.23 g. Nice! #CR2679: $99 SOLD
Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver denarius (rare denomination for Gordian). His laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Hercules standing front with club in right hand at feet, VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. ref: RIC 116, RSC 403.20 mm, 3.34 g. ex-Kenneth Dorney. #CR2546: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 172-173 AD. Set into custom silver bezel. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVII / German captive seated left at foot of trophy, IMP VI COS III. 20mm diameter. ref: RIC 280; BMC 581; RSC 300. Coin ex-NJ collection. #CR2955: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck c. 169-170 AD. Set into custom silver bezel. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII / Diana standing front, head left, holding arrow and bow, COS III. 20mm diameter. ref: RSC 130, RIC 212, Sear 4883. Coin ex-NJ collection. Great detail! Much nicer than photo. #CR2957: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint. Set in custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate head right, IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN / Salus seated left holding patera, SALVS AVG. Dia: 20.5 mm. ref: RSC 431, RIC 513. Coin ex-Los Angeles, CA private collection. #CR2888: $299 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius struck 178-179 AD. His laureate head right, M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG / Mars standing right, holding reversed spear and leaning right hand on shield, TR P XXXIII IMP VIIII COS III P P. ref: RSC 963, RIC 396, Sear 4950. 19mm, 3.04 g. Comes with protective case (can be opened and closed). ex-Miami, FL collection. #CR2953: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Caracalla, 198 - 217 AD. Silver Denarius, Rome Mint. Set in custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT / Providentia (Providence) standing left, holding wand over globe and sceptre, PROVIDENTIAE DEORVM. ref: RIC 227, RSC 529, Sear 6879. Total bezel diameter 22mm. Excellent portrait, light silvery tone. Coin ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3093: $299 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius, struck 209 AD. His laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and sceptre, two children (his two sons Geta and Caracalla) either side, P M TR P XVII COS III P P. ref: RIC 226, Sear 6345, RSC 525. 20 mm, 2.96 g. Light gray cabinet tone. Excellent detail! ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #CR2799: $225 SOLD
Nero, 54-68 AD. Silver Denarius, struck 64-65 AD, Rome Mint. His laureate head right, NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS / Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopiae, CONCORDIA AVGVSTA. ref: RIC I 49; RSC 67; Sear 1942. 17 mm, 3.08g. A budget example! #CR2944: $150 SOLD
Hercules! Ancient Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius struck 213 AD. Hislaureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT / Hercules standing left, holding branch, club and lion's skin, P M TR P XVI COS IIII P P. 19mm, 2.93 g. ref: RSC 220. Extremely Fine details! Good bright silver, sharp bearded portrait. ex Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. Gorgeous coin. #CR3098: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX / Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, COS II P P. 19.5 mm, 2.45 g. ref: RIC 125, RSC 96. Choice detail! Nicely centered. Surface flaw on obverse, otherwise with EF, crisp detail! ex Numis-Bid. #CR2971: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius struck 118 AD, set into custom silver bezel adorned with two garnets. His laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Salus seated left extending patera to serpent rising from altar, P M TR P COS II, SALVS AVG below. 27mm total diameter, weighs 8.04 grams (total). ref: BMC 85, RSC 1350. Coin ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3013: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Philip I "The Arab", 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus, set into custom .925 silver bezel. His radiate and draped bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Felicitas (Felicity) standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopiae, FELICITAS TEMP. ref: RIC 31, RSC 43, Sear 8928. Total diameter 29mm. Incredible detail, nicely toned. Coin ex Zwischenahn, Germany collection. #CR2770: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, set into custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate head right, IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG / Providentia (Providence) standing facing, head left, holding globe and cornucopia, PROV DEOR TR P XVI COS III. ref: RIC 51, RSC 518 for type. Total diameter 23mm. Coin ex Praha, Czech Republic collection. #CR3236: $299 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar,159-160 AD. Silver denarius, set into custom .925 silver bezel. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F / Minerva walking right, brandishing javelin and holding shield, TR POT XIIII COS II. ref: RSC 762, RIC 483, Sear 4797 for type. Total diameter 23mm. Coin ex Praha, Czech Republic collection. #CR3237: $299 SOLD
Antoninus Pius, 138-161 AD. Silver denarius. His bare head right, IMP T AEL CAES HADRI ANTONINVS / Minerva standing left, holding Victory, left hand resting on shield and a spear rests against left arm, AVG PIVS P M TR P COS DES II. ref: RIC 9, Sear 4052, RSC 66. 17.5 mm, 2.68 g. Dark gray cabinet tone. #CR2687: $75 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Magnificent silver denarius, struck 232 AD. His laureate, draped bust right, seen from front, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of skirt, SPES PVBLICA. ref: RIC 254, RSC 543. 19.5 mm, 2.62 g. Choice EF! Incredible detail, beautiful, lustrous surfaces. Ex-Barstow, CA collection. #CR2838: $299 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Faustina I the Elder, c. 141-150 AD. Empress to Antoninus Pius. Silver denarius. Her draped bust right, FAVSTINA AVG ANTONINI AVG P P / Concordia standing holding double cornucopiae and raising hem of skirt, CONCORDIA. ref: RSC 146-var. 18mm, 3.27 g. Ex-De Pere, WI collection. #CR3207: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, travel series, commemorating his expedition to Egypt! Bare head of Hadrian right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Nilus reclining right on urn, holding cornucopiae, crocodile below, hippopotamus before, NILVS. 17.5 mm, 2.71 g. ref: RIC 310, RSC989-90 for type. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3239: $275 SOLD
Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Silver denarius. IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, horned, draped and cuirassed bust right / PM TR P V COS IIII PP, Elagabalus standing left, holding patera over altar and a club, star in left field. ref: RIC 52, Sear 7538, RSC 213. 19 mm, 2.42 g. Nice portrait. ex-Frank S. Robinson. #CR2392: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117 - 138 AD. Silver denarius, struck 119-122 AD, Rome mint. His laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Spes walking left, holding flower and pulling on skirt, P M TR P COS III. 19mm, 3.22 g. ref: RSC 1153c, RIC 100V, RSC1153C for type. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3291: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Faustina Jr, empress to Marcus Aurelius 147-176 AD. Silver Denarius, Rome Mint. Her draped bust right, FAVSTINA AVGVSTA / Spes, draped, standing left, holding flower and raising hem of robe, AVGVSTI PII FIL. 17 mm, 3.10g. ref: RSC 24, RIC 497, Sear 4702 for type. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3335: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver Denarius, struck 79 AD. Laureate head of Vespasian right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Ceres seated left, holding lit torch, corn ears and poppy, TR POT X-COS VIIII. 18.89mm, Weight: 3.09 g. ref: RIC II 1062 Rome for type. Good Fine. Ex Marc Breitsprecher; ex Blanchard #1181. Vespasian initiated construction of the famous Coliseum in Rome. This coin was struck the year Pompeii and Herculaneum were destroyed by Vesuvius! #CR3296: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped, cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Hercules, naked, standing right, right hand on hip, left hand on club on rock, lion-skin beside club, VIRTVTI AVGVSTI. 23 mm, 4.05 g. ref: RIC 95; RSC 404; Sear 8670. Lustrous surfaces, some green encrustations. Excellent Hercules! #NAV060: $99 SOLD
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Herennia Etruscilla, 250-251 AD. Empress to Trajan Decius. Silver antoninianus. HER ETRVSCILLA AVG, diademed, draped bust right on crescent / PVDICITIA AVG, Pudicitia standing left holding sceptre & drawing veil from her face. RSC 17, RIC 58b, sear5 #9494. 20 mm, 3.55 g. Excellent portrait! Good silver. #etrusc0002: $75 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head rt., M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX / Goddess Fortuna standing, holding scales & cornucopiae, TR P XX IMP IIII COS III. 19.5 mm, 3.48 g. Beautiful coin with nice grey cabinet-tone. From an old collection. #19743: $149 SOLD
Hadrian (117-138 AD. Silver denarius struck c. 123 AD. IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG, laureate head right / P M TR P COS III, Victory flying right with trophy. RSC 1132, RIC 101, sear5 #3527 (sim). #20839: $125 SOLD
Cappadocia, Caesarea. Hadrian, 117 - 138 AD. Silver hemidrachm, Year 4 (121-122 AD). His laureate head rt. / Victory flying rt., holding a wreath and palm. 1.01g. 15.5mm. ref: Syd. 120.c. Nice detail! (Grainy photo). #125018: $65 SOLD
Commodus. AR denarius of 184 AD, Rome mint. COMM ANT AVG P BRIT, his laureate bust rt / P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII P P, Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear. 19 mm, 3.30 g. RSC 460, RIC 90 (sim). Great portrait coin! #GV0651: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Trajan, 98-117 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate bust right, slight drapery on far shoulder, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P, / Pax standing left with cornucopiae, setting fire to pile of arms on left with short torch, COS V P P SPQR OPTIMO PRINC; PAX below. ref: RIC 102, RSC 196. 20 mm, 2.94 g. ex-Guildcraft, 1991. Nice! #MLV014: $125 SOLD
Philip I, 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus set in custom sterling silver bezel. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Aequitas (Equity) standing left with scales & cornucopia, AEQVITAS AVGG. Bezel measures 28 x 23 mm. RIC 27b, RSC 9, sear5 #8918. Nice gift! #GV0585x2: $225 SOLD
Septimius Severus, AR Denarius. Struck 200-201 AD. Set in custom sterling silver bezel. SEVERVS AVG PART MAX, laureate head right / RESTITVTOR VRBIS, Septimius standing left, holding patera in right hand over tripod altar, & spear in left. RSC 599, RIC 167. Nice coin necklace gift! #GV0586x2: $225 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, struck 134-138 AD. His laureate head right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Tellus Stabil ("The earth firmly established") standing left holding plow & rake, corn growing to right, TELLVS STABIL. ref: RIC 276, RSC 1427. 17 mm, 3.41 g. #CR2029: $175 SOLD
Geta, 209-211 AD. Silver denarius, struck 202 AD. His draped bust right, P SEPT GETA CAES PONT / Securitas seated left, holding globe, SECVRIT IMPERII. ref: RIC 20a, RCV 7200, RSC 183. 19 mm, 3.06 g. #CR2006: $99 SOLD
Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius. SEVERVS PIVS AVG, laureate head right / INDVLGENTIA AVGG, IN CARTH in ex, Dea Caelestis in elaborate headdress riding right on lion, holding thunderbolt & sceptre; below, water gushing from rocks left. 19 mm, 3.43 g. RIC 266, sear 6285, RSC 222. #CR2070: $125 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 163-164 AD. His bare head right, M ANTONINVS AVG IMP II / Minerva standing left, holding branch & spear resting on shield, TR P XVIII COS III. 18 mm, 3.44 g. ref: RIC 102, RSC 847. #CR2105: $165 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 162-163 AD.
His bare head right, IMP M ANTONINVS AVG / Concordia seated left holding patera, resting arm on statue of Spes, cornucopiae under seat, CONCORD AVG TR P XVII; COS III. ref: RSC 37. 18 mm, 3.27g. Nice cabinet tone. #CR2106: $145 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS / Annona standing left, holding grain-ears over modius and cornucopiae, P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III. ref: RIC 142, RSC 484, Sear 4922. 19 mm, 3.29 g. #CR2104: $145 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate draped bust right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Two Persian captives bound & seated back to back at base of trophy, PART MAX PONT TR P IIII. ref: RSC 175, RIC 54b, Sear5 6853. 18 mm, 3.41 g. #CR2022: $145 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head rt, M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX / Pax (Peace) standing L holding branch & cornucopiae, TR P XX IMP IIII COS III; PAX. ref: BMCRE 401, RSC 435. 18 mm, 3.32 g. Nice! #CR2139: $165 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 161 AD. His bare head right, IMP M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG / Concordia seated left, holding patera; cornucopiae under seat, CONCORD AVG TR P XV; COS III. ref: RIC 2, RSC 30, Sear'88 #1408. 19 mm, 3.45 g. Gorgeous detail! Bright tone. #CR2107: $175 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Aequitas standing left with scales & cornucopaie, P M TR P COS III. ref: RSC 1119, RIC 80. 20 mm, 2.62 g. Gorgeous detail! Interesting split edges from when the coin was struck. #99885: $145 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck as Caesar, 145-147 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F / Honos standing facing, head left, holding branch and cornucopiae, COS II. ref: RIC 429a, RSC 110. Sear 1379. 17 mm, 3.40 g. ex-Andrew Jenkins, UK. Fantastic portrait! #CR2162: $180 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII / VESTA to either side of Vesta standing left, holding simpulum & sceptre. ref: RSC 574, BMC 71, RIC 360, RCV 2136. 17 mm, 2.73 g. Great portrait. Builder of the Coliseum in Rome! #CR2157x2: $150 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, struck 74 AD. His laureate head rt., IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS / Vespasian seated rt. on curule chair, holding branch & sceptre, PON MAX TR P COS V. ref: Sear 2300v, RIC 76, RSC 363. Nice portrait. Builder of the Coliseum in Rome! #CR2158x2: $125 SOLD
Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Silver denarius, Antioch mint, struck 218-219 AD. His laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Felicitas standing front, head left, holding patera and caduceus, TEMPORVM FEL. ref: RSC 278, RIC 201, sear5 #7550. 19 mm, 3.48 g. Gorgeous portrait! #CR2095: $175 SOLD
Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Silver denarius of 209 AD, Rome mint. His laureate, draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS AVG /Felicitas standing left with caduceus and cornucopiae, TEMPORVM FELICITAS. 19 mm, 2.77 g.ref: RIC 150, BMCRE 168, RSC 282, RCV 7551. Incredible reverse! #GVCR2109: $175 SOLD
Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius, struck 232 AD. His laureate draped bust right, seen from front, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Spes walking left, holding flower and raising skirt, SPES PVBLICA. ref: RSC 543, RIC 254. 19 mm, 3.07 g. Nice toning, from an old collection. #CR2146: $99 SOLD
Julia Domna, 193-217 AD. Empress to Septimius Severus. Silver denarius, Rome mint. Her draped bust right, IVLIA AVGVSTA / Hilaritas standing left with palm & cornucopiae, children to either side of her, HILARITAS. ref: RSC 79, RIC 557, sear 6587. 19 mm, 3.23 g. Incredible mint-state EF! #GVCR2117: $175 SOLD
Commodus, 177-192 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 186-187 AD. His laureate head right, M COMMODVS ANTONIVS ANT / Roma seated right, holding spear and parazonium, TR P V IMP III COS II PP. 18.7 mm, 2.82 g. ref: RIC 1. Scarce! #CR2218: $135 SOLD
Commodus, 177-192 AD. Silver denarius, struck 183 AD, Rome mint. His laureate head rt., M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS / Roma seated lt., holding Victory and spear, shield and cuirass at side, TR P VIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. ref: RIC 57; BMCRE 105; RSC 888.17x19 mm, 2.80 g. #19623: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, Egypt "travel" series. Struck 132 AD commemmorating his visit to Egypt. His laureate head right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Egypt (as Isis) reclining left, holding sistrum, ibis at feet, AEGYPTOS. 18 mm, 2.41 g. ref: BMC 801, RSC 100. Rare! #24630: $225 SOLD
Gordian III, 238-244 AD.Silver antoninianus, struck 238-239 AD. His radiate and draped bust right, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG / Jupiter standing left, holding thunderbolt and vertical sceptre, at feet the small figure of the Emperor standing left, IOVI CONSERVATORI. ref: RIC IV-3 2; RSC 105; Sear 8614. 24 mm, 4.65 g. EF with gorgeous grey cabinet tone. #GVCR2119: $175 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius. Silver denarus, struck as Caesar 145-147 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F / Honos standing facing, head left, holding branch and cornucopiae, COS II. 17 mm, 2.65 g. ref: RIC 429a, RSC 110. Sear 1379. Nice youthful portrait! ex-Frank S. Robinson. #CR2202: $160 SOLD
Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG / Septimius, togate and veiled, standing left holding olive branch, FVNDATOR PACIS. ref: RIC 265, RCV #6282, RSC 205. 19 mm, 3.00 g. #CR2034: $99 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius as Caesar, with Antoninus Pius. Silver denarius struck c. 140 AD. Bare head of Antoninus Pius right, ANTONINVS AVG PIVS PP TR P COS III / Bare-headed, draped bust of Marcus Aurelius right, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG P II F COS. 18 mm, 3.10 g. ref: RIC 415b; Cohen 21; Strack 111; BMC 148; RSC 21. Fantastic portraits! #CR2186: $199 SOLD
Commodus, 177-192 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT / Virtus standing left with Victory, spear & shield, VIRVT AVG P M TRP XII IMP VIII COS V PP. 18 mm, 3.24 g. ref: RIC 160, BMC 227, RSC 966. Great portrait, nice toning. Terrible photo. ex-Sayles & Lavender. #NAV003: $135 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, Struck 175 AD. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM / Securitas enthroned left, holding scepter and resting elbow on arm of throne, SECVRIT PVB TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III. 18.3 mm, 3.40 g. ref: RIC 325; BMCRE 626; RSC 587. aVF and scarce type! #CR2351: $175 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Hadrian, in military dress, standing left, holding rudder on globe and reversed spear, P M TR P COS III. ref: RSC 1162c, RIC 110. 19 mm, 3.06 g. Nice grey toning, great detail. ex-B. Pearson collection, Salisbury, UK. #CR2345: $160 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius, struck 213 AD. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG / Serapis, polos on head, standing left, holding sceptre and raising right hand, PM TR P XVI COS IIII PP. 19 mm, 2.86 g. ref: RSC 212, RIC 208b. Well-centered and sharply struck. Nice! Rare Egyptian-Roman god on back. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #NAV013: $185 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII / Felicitas (Felicity) standing left, holding caduceus and sceptre, FELICITAS AVG COS III. ref: RIC 203, Sear 4898, RSC 178. #CR2408: $145 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius struck 70 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Pax seated left, holding branch and caduceus, COS ITER T-R POT. 19 mm, 2.57 g. ref: RIC 29, sear 2285, BMCRE 26; RSC 94h. Vespasian built the famous Colosseum in Rome! #CR2436: $99 SOLD
Commodus, 177-192 AD. Silver denarius, struck 184 AD. His laureate head right, M COMMODVS ANTON AVG PIVS / Liberalitas standing left, holding coin counter and cornucopia, modi us at feet, PM TR P VIIII IMP VI COS IIII PP. ref: RSC 446v, Sear 5669v. 18 mm, 3.09 g. Rare! Nice detail, horrible photo. Much better in hand! #CR2350: $150 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Large silver antoninianus, struck 216 AD. His radiate draped bust right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM / Serapis, in polos (very small vertical hat), standing left, raising right hand & holding sceptre, P M TR P XVIIII COS IIII P P. 22 mm, 4.60 g. ref: RSC 349b, RIC 280. Gorgeous large denarius with a rare Egyptian-Roman god on back. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #NAV015: $160 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 175-176 AD. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM / Bonus Eventus standing left, holding patera and grain ears, TR P XXX IMP VIII COS III. 17.3 mm, 3.25 g. ref: RIC 353; BMCRE 678; RSC 929. gVF. #CR2527: $185 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX / Pax (Peace) standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae, TR P XX IMP IIII COS III, PAX in ex. 19 mm, 2.98 g. ref: BMCRE 401; RSC 435, RIC 159, Sear 4915. Nice! #CR2518: $160 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Beautiful silver antoninianus, set into custom silver bezel. His radiate draped bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Jupiter standing right with sceptre & thunderbolt, IOVI STATORI. ref: RSC 109, RIC 84, Sear 8615. 23 mm dia. Absolutely gorgeous! #NAV051: $299 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius, struck 215 AD. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM / Fides Militum standing left between two standards, P M TR P XVIII COS IIII P P. 19.5 mm, 2.66 g. ref: RSC 316, RIC 267, Sear 6840. Great portrait, lustrous surfaces. #NAV014: $135 SOLD
Commodus, 177-192 AD. Silver denarius. Commodus as Hercules! Head of Commodus right wearing lionskin headdress of Hercules, L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL / HER-CVL RO-MAN AV-GV either side of club of Hercules, all in wreath. ref: RSC 190, RIC 251, sear5 #5644. 16 mm, 2.62 g. #CR2027: $199 SOLD
Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius struck 223 AD. His laureate cuirassed bust right, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Providentia standing left holding rod over globe at left and sceptre, PROVIDENTIA AVG. ref: RIC 173, Sear 7921, RSC 498. 19 mm, 3.68 g. #CR2689: $75 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, as Caesar. His draped bust right, AVRELIVS CAES ANTON AVG PII F / Virtus (Virtue) standing left, holding parazonium and spear, TR POT XI COS II. ref: RIC 473, Sear 4793, RSC 721. 18 mm, 3.20 g. #CR2545: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck as Caesar, 143 AD. His bare-headed, draped bust right, CAESAR AVG PII F COS / Juventas standing facing, head left, right hand dropping a grain of incense onto candelabrum-altar, and holding patera, IVVENTAS. 18 mm, 3.12 g. ref: RIC 423a, BMCRE 270, RSC 389, Sear 4785. #CR2344: $135 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius struck 178 AD. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG / Mars standing rt., resting on spear & shield, COS III PP. ref: RIC 417, RSC 146, Sear 4890. 18 mm, 2.89 g. ex-Solingen, Germany collection. #CR2348: $145 SOLD
Nero, 54-68 AD. Silver hemidrachm of Caesaria, Cappadocia, struck c. 54-63 AD. His laureate head right, NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI / Victory seated right on globe, writing on shield. ref: SGI 616, RPC 3645, RIC 617, Sydenham 82. 15 mm, 1.69 g. #CR2517: $125 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 74 AD. Laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG / Emperor seated right, holding sceptre and branch, PON MAX TR P COS V. ref: RIC 692-702, RSC 364, Sear 779. 19 mm, 2.82 g. Nice cabinet tone. #CR2684: $99 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 140-144 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVF P II F COS / Sacrificial implements: knife, sprinkler, ewer, lituus and simpulum, PIETAS AVG. 18.5 mm, 3.40 g. ref: RIC III 424c v, Cohen III 459. Dark old collection patina. ex-old Tampa, Florida, collection. #CR2503: $145 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck 171-172 AD. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI / Aequitas (Equity) standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, IMP VI COS III. 18 mm, 3.18 g. ref: RIC 252, Sear 4903, RSC 257. ex-Rosenheim, Germany collection. #CR2349: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG PM PARTH MAX / Providentia standing left, holding sceptre and pointing with rod to a globe at her feet, TR P XXII IMP IIII COS III. 19 mm, 3.35 g. ref: RIC 176, Sear 4935, RSC 890. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR2519: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Twelve Caesars. Domitian, 81-96 AD. Silver fourree denarius, struck 92 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII / Minerva advancing right with spear & shield, IMP XXII COS XVI CENS P P P. 18.5 mm, 3.23 g. RIC 739; RSC 280. #CR2741: $125 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver Denarius, struck 69-70 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Captive Jewess seated right, hands tied before, trophy of captured arms behind, IVDAEA below. ref: RSC 226, Sear 2296, RIC II.2. 17 mm, 2.89 g. Fine. Refers to the Roman defeat of the Jewish revolt. #CR2375: $150 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, struck 73 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS / Vespasian seated right, holding sceptre & branch, PONTIF MAXIM. 19 mm, 3.26 g. ref: RSC 387, RIC 546, sear 2305. Excellent portrait! #CR2703: $150 SOLD
Commodus, 177-192 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, L AEL AVREL COMM AVG P FEL / Serapis, radiate, standing front, head left, holding branch & scepter, SERAPIDI CONSERV AVG. 17 mm, 1.80 g. ref: RIC 261, RSC 703, BMC 359. #CR2854: $99 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Large silver Didrachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia. His laureate head right, AYTOKΡ ANTωNEINOC CEB / Mount Argaeus surmounted by Helios, holding globe and sceptre, YΠATOC Γ. ref: Metcalf 129f, BMC 169; SNG von Aulock 6432. 22mm, 6.87 g. Great detail! Lightly toned, some faint scratches. ex-Praefectus Coins. Gorgeous! #CR2978: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Domitian, 81-96 AD. Silver denarius struck 93-94 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XIII / Minerva standing left, holding spear, IMP XXII COS XVII CENS P P P. ref: RSC 290, RIC 764, Cohen 28. VF. 19mm, 3.35 g. Gorgeous detail! Gray cabinet tone. ex-Savoca Coins. #CR2969: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck as Caesar, 159-160 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIUS CAES AVG PII F / Virtus standing right, left foot on helmet, resting on spear and holding parazonium, VIRTVS COS II. ref: RIC 433, BMCRE 610, RSC 1006, Sear 4800. 18 mm, 3.09 g. #CR2322: $145 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius struck c. 74 AD. His Laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Winged caduceus (symbol of health and healing), PON MAX TR P COS V. ref: RSC 362. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. Total diameter 21 mm, 4.22 grams. Vespasian initiated construction of the famous Coliseum in Rome! #CR2889: $275 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius. As Caesar, 139-161 AD. Silver denarius, under Antoninus Pius, Rome mint, struck 159 AD. Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right, AVRELIVS CAES AVG PII F / Virtus standing right, resting foot on helmet, holding inverted spear and parazonium, VIRTVS COS II. 17 mm, 3.46 g. ref: RIC 433; BMC 610; RSC 1006. Rare. From the Expatriate Collection. Though this coin bears no tribunician number, its form of obverse legend was only current in A.D. 159/60 and the same reverse type was also struck with a dated legend of A.D. 159 (cp. BMC 963). #CR2987: $175 SOLD
Julia Domna, 194-209 AD. Empress to Septimius Severus. Large silver antoninianus struck 216 AD under Caracalla. Her draped bust right, IVLIA PIA FELIX AVG / Venus seated left, extending right hand and holding sceptre in left, VENVS GENETRIX. ref: RSC 212, RIC 388c[carac], Sear 7106. 24mm, 5.14 g. Gorgeous detail, nicely centered. Light scratches on reverse. ex-Suwanee, GA collection. A beauty! #CR2970: $199 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, Antioch mint, struck 242-244 AD. Radiate, cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Emperor standing right, holding a spear and globe, SAECVLI FELICITAS. 23.5 mm, 2.93 g. ref: RIC 216, RSC 319. Excellent portrait! #CR2739: $75 SOLD
Julia Soaemias, 220-222 AD. Mother of Elagabalus. Silver denarius struck 220 AD. Her draped bust right, VLIA SOAEMIAS AVG / Venus seated left, holding sceptre, extending her hand to Cupid standing before her, VENVS CAELESTIS. ref: RIC 243, sear5 #7720, RSC 14. 20 mm, 1.78 g. Rare empress! #GVCR2111: $99 SOLD
Gratian, 367-383 AD. Silver siliqua, Found in England! Struck at Trier mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right, D N GRATIANVS P F AVG / Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, VRBS ROMA. 14.5 mm, 0.96 g. ref: RSC 86b. Nice detail, slight crease. Clipped in antiquity during a silver shortage! This coin made the treacherous cross-English Channel trip in antiquity! ex-Timeline, London. #CR2582: $60 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Philip II, 247-249 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped bust right, M IVL PHILIPPVS CAES / Jupiter standing left with thunderbolt and spear, IOVI CONSERVAT. ref: RIC 213, RSC 13, Sear 9238. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. 22mm diameter, nice gray cabinet tone. #JN2206: $225 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Trajan, 98-117 AD. Silver denarius struck 116 AD. His laureate and draped bust right, IMP CAES NER TRAIAN OPTIM AVG GER DAC PARTHIC / Felicitas standing left, holding raised caduceus and cornucopiae, PM TRP COS VI PP SPQR. 18mm, 3.11g. ref: RIC 332 var (bust type; Woytek 570f; Utrecht 1050. #CR3016: $145 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, struck 134-138 AD. His laureate head right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Venus, mantled and diademed, seated left on throne, holding statuette of Cupid, and sceptre, VENERIS FELICIS. 16.5 mm, 3.28 g. ref: RIC 280d; RSC 1449; Sear 3546. Scarce! #CR2686: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck Jan - Mar 240 AD. His radiate draped bust right, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG / Aequitas (Equity) standing half-left, head left, with coin scales and cornucopiae, AEQVITAS AVG. ref: RIC 34, Cohen 17, Sear 8600. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. 25 mm dia. Excellent! #NAV055: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, Rome mint, struck January 244 AD (13th Issue, 1st Officina). His radiate draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Felicitas standing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia, FELICIT TEMPOR. ref: RSC 72, RIC 141, Sear 8607. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. 24 mm dia. Very nice! #NAV056: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Elagabalus (218-222 AD). Silver denarius, set in custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate and draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Libertas (Liberty) standing left, holding pileus and sceptre, star in right field, LIBERTAS AVG. ref: RSC 92, RIC 107, Sear 7523 for type. Total diameter 25mm, weighs 7.68 grams (total). coin ex-Gitbud Numismatik, Germany. #CR2851: $325 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Nice silver denarius struck 70 AD, set into stunning custom silver bezel. His laureate bead right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG /Mars, naked save for cloak, walking right, holding spear and aquila, COS ITER TR POT. 23mm total diameter, weighs 7.31 grams (total). ref: RIC 23, RSC 87. Coin ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3014: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius struck 168-169 AD, set into custom silver bezel. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII / Salus standing left, holding sceptre and feeding serpent rising from altar, SALVTI AVG COS III. 18.5mm total diamter. ref: RSC 543, RIC 207. Coin ex-Miami, FL collection. #CR2951: $199 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Trajan Decius, 249-251 AD. Silver antoninianus struck 249 AD, set in custom .925 silver bezel. His radiate cuirassed bust right, IMP C M Q TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG / Victory walking left with wreath and palm, VICTORIA AVG. ref: Sear 9387, RIC 29c. Bezel total diameter 27mm. Coin ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3191: $250 SOLD
Diva Faustina the Elder, c. 141-150 AD. Empress to Antoninus Pius (shown at right ---->). Silver denarius. Her draped bust right, DIVA FAVSTINA / Fortuna standing left holding globe and rudder, AETERNITAS. 19 mm, 3.29 g. ref: RIC 348, sear5 4577, RSC 6. #CR2760: $80 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Commodus, 180-192 AD. Silver denarius, struck 187 AD. His laureate head right, M COMM ANT P FEL AVG BRIT / Felicitas standing to front, head left, holding patera and sceptre, PVBLIC FEL P M TR P XII IMP VIII COS V P P. 18mm, 2.71g. ref: RIC III 159; BMCRE 226; RSC 646. Ex. Lanz. #CR2997: $135 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius struck 162-3 AD. IMP M ANTONINVS AVG, bare head right / CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III, Concordia seated left, holding patera, resting arm on statue of Spes, cornucopiae under seat. ref: RSC 37, RIC 59. 18mm, 2.68 g. Comes with protective case (can be opened and closed). ex-Miami, FL collection. #CR2954: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Philip II, 247-249 AD. Silver antoninianus, set in custom .925 silver bezel. His radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, M IVL PHILPPVS CAES / Emperor Philip standing left, holding globe and spear, PRINCIPI IVVENT. ref: RIC 218d, RSC 48, Sear 9240. Bezel total diameter 27mm. Excellent portrait! Light gray cabinet tone. Coin ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3193: $325 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius struck 70 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Pax (Peace) seated left, holding branch and caduceus, COS ITER T-R POT. ref: RIC 29, sear 2285, BMCRE 26; RSC 94h. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. 18 mm diameter. #CR2947: $199 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius, set into stunning custom 14K gold bezel. His laureate head right, IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Emperor in miltary dress, walking right carrying spear and trophy, VIRTVS AVG. 23 mm diameter, 5.67 grams total. Coin a strong EF with excellent detail. ref: RIC 225. #CR2832: $750 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius, struck 202 AD. Set into a stunning custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG / Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm, VICT PART MAX. ref: RSC 744, RIC 295, Sear 6372 for type. Total bezel diameter 25mm. Excellent, sharp detail, wonderful contrast. Nice cabinet tone not evident in the photos. A lovely coin! Coin ex Los Angeles, CA private collection. #CR3243: $275 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate draped bust right, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG / Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus (coin counter) and cornucopiae, LIBERALITAS AVG II. ref: RIC 36, RSC 130, Sear 8619. 24 mm, 4.02 g. Bright silvery tone, stunning detail! Much nicer than photo. ex-UK collection. #CR3001: $99 SOLD
Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius struck 226 AD.
His laureate, draped bust right, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Emperor standing left, togate, sacrificing from patera over altar,
P M TR P IIII COS PP. ref: RIC 50, RSC 276. 19.5 mm, 2.56 g. Dark areas of earthen deposits. #CR2614: $75 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopiae, LIBERALITAS AVG III. 23 mm, 2.95 g. ref: RIC 67, Sear 8621, RSC 142. #NAV058: $85 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 238-239 AD. Hisradiate draped bust right, IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG / Fides standing with standard and sceptre, FIDES MILITVM. 23 mm, 4.54 g. ref: RIC 1, RSC 86, Sear 8609. Great detail, lustrous surfaces, some green encrustations. #NAV061: $85 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117 - 138 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint. His bare head right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Salus standing right, holding patera, feeding serpent rising from altar to right, SALVS AVG. 18mm, 3.50 g. ref: RIC 267; RSC 1335 for type. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3305: $199 SOLD
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Ancient Rome. Julia Mamaea, empress to Severus Alexander, 222-232 AD. Silver denarius set in custom sterling silver bezel. Her diademed and draped bust right, IVLIA MAMEAE AVG / Felicity seated left, holding caduceus and cornucopia, FELICITAS PVBLICA. ref: RSC 24, RIC 338. 21 mm dia. #24345x2: $175 SOLD
Sabina, empress to Hadrian. Silver denarius struck 128-136 AD, Rome mint. SABINA AVGVSTA HADRIANI AVG P P, draped bust right / CONCORDIA AVG, Concordia seated left with patera, resting elbow on figure of Spes; cornucopiae below chair. ref: RIC 398, RSC 12. 18 mm, 2.70 g. #424686x2: $75 SOLD
Vespasian, Emperor of Rome 69-79 AD. Silver denarius. Vespasian Denarius. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / PON MAX TR P COS V, Winged caduceus (symbol of health)! 18 mm, 3.0 g. ref: RSC 362, RIC 703, sear5 #2299. #vesp0988: $90 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 241-243 AD, Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Hercules standing rt., resting on club set on rock and holding lion’s skin. RIC 95; RSC 404; Hunter 71. 4.13g. #125005: $99 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 240 AD, Rome mint. IMP CAES M ANT GORDIANVS AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / ROMAE AETERNAE, Roma seated lt. on shield, holding Victory and sceptre. 4.37g. RIC 38; RSC 312. #125013: $49 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM / Genius, naked, standing left holding patera & corn-ears, TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III. ref: RIC 327, RCV 4938, Cohen 917. 18 mm, 3.35 g. ex-London Coin Gallery. #CR2007: $250 SOLD
Trajan, 98-117 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, drapery on left shoulder, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P / Roma standing left, holding Victory and spear, COS V P P S P Q R OPTIMO PRINC. ref: RIC 115, RCV 3120, RSC 68. 20 mm, 3.22 g. Excellent portrait, great cabinet tone. Light scratches on reverse. #CR2009: $199 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Salus standing right, feeding snake from patera, altar before, SALVS AVG. ref: RIC 267, RSC 1334. 18 mm, 3.56 g. Sharp detail! Some light scratches. #CR2071: $199 SOLD
Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius. IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate head right / ABVNDANTIA AVG, Abundantia standing right, pouring coins from cornucopia! 19 mm, 3.11 g. ref: RIC 184, sear5 #7855, RSC 1. A rare instance when this coin was depicted on the coin! #CR2082: $125 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 241-243 AD, Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / AETERNITATI AVG, Sol standing lt., raising right hand and holding a globe. RIC 83; RSC 41. 4.11g. VF. #125001: $80 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 242-244 AD, Antioch mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / ORIENS AVG, Sol standing lt., raising right hand and holding a globe. RIC 213. 5.12g. #125002: $75 SOLD
Philip I "The Arab" 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Annona standing left holding corn-ears over modius & cornucopiae, ANNONA AVGG. RIC 28c, RSC 25, RCV #8922. 22 mm, 3.32 g. #CR2015: $99 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 240 AD, Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / PM TR P II COS PP, Gordian standing lt., sacrificing over a lighted altar from a patera and holding a short sceptre. RIC 37; RSC 210; Hunter 13. 4.19g. #125003: $60 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Trajan Decius. AD 249 - 251. Silver antoninianus, struck 250 AD, Rome mint. IMP C.M.Q. TRAIANVS DECIVS AVG, his radiate and cuirassed bust rt. / GENIVS EXERC ILLVRICIANI, Genius standing lt., holding a patera and cornucopiae, standard behind. RSC 49; RIC 16b. 2.99g. #125012: $55 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 243-244 AD, Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / IOVI STATORI, Jupiter standing front, looking rt., resting on sceptre and holding a thunderbolt. RIC 85; RSC 115. 4.18g. #125010: $70 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 243-244 AD, Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / FELICITAS TEMP, Felicitas standing lt., holding a caduceus and a cornucopiae. 4.22g. RIC 140; RSC 71; Hunter 49. #125017: $65 SOLD
Gordian III, 238-244 AD.Silver antoninianus. His radiate draped bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Securitas standing left, holding sceptre, leaning on column, SECVRIT PERP. ref: RIC 151, RSC 327, sear 8660. 24 mm, 4.33 g. From my own personal collection. I always loved this reverse. #GVCR2124: $99 SOLD
Nero, 54-68 AD. Silver hemidrachm of Caesarea, Cappadocia, struck c. 59-60 AD. His laureate, youthful head right, NERO CLAVD DIVI CLAVD F CAESAR AVG GERMANI / Victory advancing right, wreath upward in right hand, palm in left over shoulder, ARME-NIAC. ref: RIC I, 616; BMC 406, RPC 3644, sear #1948. 14 mm, 1.53 g. #CR2021: $125 SOLD
Divus Antoninus Pius. Silver denarius struck under Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus 161 AD. Bare head of Antoninus Pius rt., DIVVS ANTONINVS / Funeral pyre surmounted by statue of Antoninus riding quadriga, CONSECRATIO. Ref: RIC 436, RSC 164. 17.5 mm, 3.45 g. #GVCR2110: $225 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate, heroic bust rt, drapery over far shoulder, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Concordia seated with patera, resting elbow on statue of Spes, cornucopiae below, PM TR P COS II / CONCORD. 19 mm, 3.30 g. ref: RSC 252a, RIC 39b. #1134: $150 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate bust right, draped far shoulder, HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS / Victory seated left, holding wreath & palm, COS III. ref: RIC 183. RSC 361. 18 mm, 3.13 g. Nice portrait of this famous emperor. #50628: $125 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint. Laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG ARMENIACVS / Roma seated left on shield, holding Victory and spear, P M TR P XIX IMP III COS III. ref: RIC 141. 18 mm, 3.22 g. Nice cabinet tone. ex-Gitbud & Naumann auction, Germany. Much nicer than photo! #CR2181: $199 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius, struck 210 AD, Rome mint. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Concordia seated left, holding patera & double cornucopiae, PONTIF TRP XIII COS III. 19.5 mm, 3.16 g. ref: Sear 6871, RSC483, RIC 116b. Lustrous surfaces, mint state! #GVCR2118: $175 SOLD
Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint. 14th emission, 231 AD. Laureate and draped bust right, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Jupiter standing facing, head right, hurling thunderbolt, IOVI PROPVGNATORI. ref: RIC IV 236; BMCRE 790 note; RSC 77. 19mm, 3.57 g. Near EF, lightly toned, faint deposits. Excellent lustre! ex-CNG. #CR2195: $160 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 161 AD. His laureate head right, IMP MAVREL ANTONINVS AVG / Concordia seated left, holding patera; cornucopia under seat, CONCORD AVG TR P XV, COS III. 17.9 mm, 2.73 g. ref: RIC 2; BMCRE 1; RSC 30. aVF. #CR2217: $150 SOLD
Commodus. AR denarius of 185 AD, Rome mint. COMM ANT AVG P BRIT, laureate head right / P M TR P X IMP VII COS IIII, Jupiter seated left holding thunderbolt & scepter. 17 mm, 3.1 g. RSC 472a, RIC 101, sear5 #5676. #GV0611: $115 SOLD
Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Silver denarius, struck 220-221 AD. His laureate and draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Legionary eagle between 2 standards, shields at base of each, FIDES MILITVM. ref: RIC 78, RCV 7514, RSC 44. 19 mm, 2.70 g. Bright surfaces. Terrible photo! #CR2063: $135 SOLD
Geta, 198-209 AD. Silver denarius, struck 203 AD. His draped bust right, P SEPT GETA CAES PONT / Felicity standing left, holding caduceus & cornucopiae, FELICITAS PVBLICA. ref: RIC 9. 20 mm, 3.48 g. Nice and scarce! #8982: $125 SOLD
Otacilia Severa, 244-248 AD. Empress to Philip I. Silver antoninianus, struck 244 AD. MARCIA OTACIL SEVERA AVG, diademed, draped bust right / PIETAS AVG, Pietas, veiled, standing left, hand raised & holding box of perfumes. RSC 37.24 mm, 4.82 g. Nice cabinet-tone, excellent portrait! #otac625: $95 SOLD
Philip I "The Arab", 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Annona standing left holding corn-ears over modius & cornucopiae, ANNONA AVGG. ref: RIC 28c, RSC 25. 24 mm, 4.92 g. Amazing detail, terrible photo. From my own personal collection. #GVCR2126: $125 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus, struck 241-243 AD, Rome mint. IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG, his radiate, draped and cuirassed bust rt. / VIRTVTI AVGVSTI, Hercules standing rt., resting on club set on rock and holding lion’s skin. RIC 95; RSC 404; Hunter 71. 3.51g. #125004: $99 SOLD
Imperial Rome, Julia Mamaea, mother of Severus Alexander. Augusta, 222 - 235 AD. Silver denarius struck 226 AD, Rome mint. IVLIA MAMAEA AVG, her diademed and draped bust rt. / VESTA, Vesta standing lt., holding palladium and sceptre. 2.74g. RIC 360, RSC 81, BMC 381. Nice detail! (Grainy photo). #125019: $75 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck as Augustus 162-163 AD. His bare head right, IMP M ANTONINVS AVG / Concordia seated left, holding patera and resting left arm on statue of Spes set on cornucopiae, CONCORD AVG TR P XVII COS III. 17.5 mm, 3.19 g. ref: RIC 64, RSC 37. #NAV010: $175 SOLD
Julia Domna, empress to Septimius Severus, 194-209 AD. Silver denarius. Found in Britain! Her draped bust rt., IVLIA AVGVSTA / Venus standing left, holding apple, VENVS FELIX. ref: RIC 580, RSC 198. 19 mm, 2.56 g. ex-Timeline, London. Rare to have been found in Roman Britain! #CR2101: $99 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius.
His laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG BRIT / Neptune standing left, holding trident & cloak(?), right foot standing upon a globe, PM TR P XVIII COS III PP. 20 mm, 3.09 g. ref: RSC 564, RIC 244, Sear 6350v. Incredible portrait! Ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #NAV012: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, Struck 166-167 AD. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX / Providentia standing left, holding scepter and wand over globe, TR P XXI IMP IIII COS III. 18.3 mm, 3.24 g. ref: RIC 170; BMCRE 439; RSC 881. VF with a killer portrait! #CR2388: $175 SOLD
Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Incredible silver denarius, struck 231-235 AD. His laureate, draped bust right, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Mars walking right, holding spear and shield, MARS VLTOR. 21 mm, 2.89 g. ref: BMC 833, RIC 246, RSC 161. EF! A gorgeous coin. ex-CNG (bought for over $500!) #CR2089: $350 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Philip I "The Arab" 244-249 AD. Excellent silver antoninianus struck to commemorate the Millennium Games in Rome! His radiate draped bust right, IMP PHILIPPVS AVG / Cippus inscribed COS III, SAECVLARES AVGG. 22.5 mm, 3.25 g. ref: RIC 24c, RSC 193, Sear 8961. Fantastic specimen from my personal collection. #CR2325: $175 SOLD
Hadrian,117-138 AD. Silver denarius, struck c. 134-138 AD. His laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Galley sailing left, FELICITATI AVG. ref: RSC 651a, Strack 235. Scarce type! Not listed in RIC. Very rare reverse legend. 18 mm, 3.21 g. Gorgeous coin with lustrous surfaces, excellent detail. Light earthen deposts. Rare! #CR2370: $325 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, struck 77-78 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Yoke of oxen left, COS VIII in exergue. 18 mm, 3.01 g. ref: RSC 133a, RIC 943, sear 2289. ex-Frank S. Robinson, NY. Vespasian built the famous Colosseum in Rome! #CR2391: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped & cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laetitia standing right with wreath & anchor, LAETITIA AVG N. 25 mm diameter. ref: RIC 86, Sear 8617, RSC 121. Set into custom silver bezel. Great portrait. #NAV050: $225 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 178 AD. His bare head right, M AVREL ANTONINVS AVG / Mars, wearing helmet, standing right, holding inverted spear and resting left hand on shield, COS III. 18 mm, 3.11 g. ref: RIC 418; BMCRE 688 note; RSC 147. VF. Incredible portrait! #CR2544: $199 SOLD
Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate bust right, far shoulder draped, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Mars advancing right with spear & trophy, P M TR P COS III. ref: RSC 1073, RIC 67, Sear 3516. 18 mm, 2.74 g. #CR2320: $125 SOLD
Gratian, 367-383 AD. Silver siliqua, Found in England! Struck at Trier mint. Pearl-diademed, draped, & cuirassed bust right, D N GRATIANVS P F AVG / Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and sceptre, VRBS ROMA. 12 mm, 0.82 g. ref: RSC 86b. Clipped in antiquity during a silver shortage! This coin made the treacherous cross-English Channel trip in antiquity! ex-Timeline, London. #CR2583: $50 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius set in custom 18K gold bezel. His laureate head right, slight drapery on left shoulder, IMP SEV ALEXAND AVG / Sol standing left, holding whip and raising right hand, PM TR P VIIII COS III PP. ref: RSC 388a, RIC 101, Sear 7910. Measures 22.5 mm diameter, weighs 5.20 grams total. ex-S. Holmes collection, Yorkshire, England; ex-Venture Gallery, Grand Cayman. #JN2168: $399 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, struck as Caesar 145-147 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F / Honos standing facing, head left, holding branch and cornucopiae, COS II. ref: RIC 429, RSC 110. Sear'88 #1379. 18 mm, 3.57 g. ex-B. Pearson collection, Salisbury, UK. Gorgeous portrait! #CR2346: $160 SOLD
Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius struck 214 AD. ANTONINVS PIVS AVG GERM, laureate head right / P M TR P XVII COS IIII P P, Apollo seated left, holding branch and leaning on lyre set on tripod. ref: RSC 242, RIC 238A, Sear 6831. 18 mm, 3.30 g. Glorious detail! Nice silver tone, not yellow like this photo suggests. MUCH better than photo! #CR2531: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Trajan, 98-117 AD. Silver denarius struck 112-114 AD. His laureate draped bust right, IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC P M TR P COS VI P P / Felicitas standing, holding caduceus and cornucopia, S P Q R OPTIMO PRINCIPI. 19 mm, 3.28 g. ref: RIC 271, RSC 404. Dark old collection toning. ex-Tampa, FL collection, formed in the 1950’s-60’s. #CR2502: $125 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver Didrachm of Cappadocia, Caesarea. His laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, AVTOKP ANTWNEINOC CEB / Mount Argaeus surmounted by statue of Helios holding globe and sceptre, UPATOCG. 20 mm, 6.03 g. ref: Metcalf 129h, Syd 324. Dark old collection toning. ex-Tampa, FL coll, formed in the 1950’s-60’s. #CR2505: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Magnificent silver denarius, struck 232 AD. His laureate head right, slight drapery on far shoulder, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG /Providentia standing left, holding corn ears over modius and cornucopiae, PROVIDENTIA AVG. ref: RIC 250, Sear 7922, RSC 501b. 20.5 mm, 3.05 g. EF! Incredible detail, beautiful, lustrous surfaces. Ex-Barstow, CA collection. #CR2837: $199 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver Denarius, struck 70 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Pax seated left, holding branch and caduceus, COS ITER T R POT. 17.5 mm, 3.19 g. ref: RIC 29. sear 2285, BMCRE 26. RSC 94h. Vespasian initiated construction of the famous Coliseum in Rome! #CR2811: $99 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, struck 71 AD. His laureate head right, IMP CAES VESP AVG P M / Vesta seated left holding simpulum, TRI POT. ref: RSC 561, RIC 46, sear 2312. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. Total diameter 19 mm, 3.99 grams. Vespasian initiated construction of the famous Coliseum in Rome! #CR2883: $225 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Maximinus I, 235-238 AD. Silver denarius, set into stunning custom 14K gold bezel. His laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right, seen from behind, IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG / Pax standing left with branch & sceptre, PAX AVGVSTI. 25 mm diameter, 3.91 grams total. Coin a strong EF with excellent detail. ref: sear5 #8310, RIC 12, RSC 31. #CR2835: $750 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Geta, 209-211 AD. Silver denarius. His draped bust right, P SEPT GETA CAES PONT / Nobilitas standing right holding sceptre and palladium, NOBILITAS. 20 mm, 2.60 g. ref: RSC 90, RIC 13A, Sear 7194. Nice detail, some dark areas. ex-East Coast USA archaeologist’s collection. #CR2397: $110 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, as Caesar, AR Denarius. Struck 145-147 AD. His bare head right, AVRELIVS CAESAR AVG PII F / Honos standing facing, head left, holding branch and cornucopiae, COS II. 18 mm, 2.8 g. ref: RIC 429a, RSC 110. gVF. A lovely example with striking detail and nice gray cabinet tone. #CR2907: $199 SOLD
Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 162-163 AD. Bare head of Marcus Aurelius right, IMP M ANTONINVS AVG / Concordia seated left holding patera and resting elbow on back of chair, cornucopiae beneath seat, CONCORD AVG TR P XVII / COS III. 18.04 mm, 2.90 g. ref: RIC 59; RSC 63a var. VF, lightly toned. #CR2930: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 175-176 AD. Set in custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM / Fortuna seated left, holding rudder and cornucopia; wheel below seat, FORT AVG IMP XXX IMP VIII COS III. Dia: 19 mm. ref: RIC III 344. BMC 659. Near EF. Coin ex-Marc Walter, Wien, Austria. #CR2905: $299 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 176 AD. Set in custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG GERM SARM / Roma standing left, holding Victory and a scepter, TR P XXIX IMP VIII COS III. Dia: 19 mm. ref: RIC III 352; MIR 18, 325-4/30; RSC 929a. Good VF. Coin ex-Marc Walter, Wien, Austria. #CR2906: $299 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Divus Marcus Aurelius (161-180 AD). Silver denarius, struck under Commodus. His bare head right, DIVVS M ANTONINVS PIVS / Eagle standing right on globe, head left, CONSECRATIO. ref: BMCRE 20; RSC 91; RIC 273. Coin 17.3 mm. Weight: 3.31 g. Set into custom silver bezel. Total diameter 19.5 mm, 4,37 grams. Nice portrait, light gray toning. Coin ex-Malaga, Spain collection. #CR2958: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius struck c. 170-171 AD. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG / Mars walking right with spear and trophy, COS III. ref: RSC 126, RIC 231, Sear 4886 (var). Set into custom silver bezel. Dia: 19 mm, weighs 3.95 grams (total). Gorgeous portrait! Coin ex-Fair Lawn, NJ collection. #CR2956: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Geta, as Caesar, 198-209 AD. Silver Denarius struck 203-208 AD, Rome Mint. His bare-headed, draped bust right, P SEPTIMIVS GETA CAES / Minerva standing left, leaning on shield and holding sceptre, MINERVA. 20 mm, 3.22 g. ref: RSC 77, RIC 46, Sear 7182. Stunning detail! Great lustrous cabinet tone. ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR2945: $145 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 163 AD. IMP M ANTONINVS AVG, laureate head right / PROVID DEOR TR P XVII COS III, Providentia standing left, holding globe and cornucopia. RIC 73; BMCRE 221; RSC 525. Toned VF. ex-New Jersey collection. #R2995: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver denarius, struck 73 AD, Rome mint. Set in custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate head right, IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII CEN / Salus seated left holding patera, SALVS AVG. Dia: 21 mm. ref: RSC 432, RIC 522, sear 2307. Coin ex-Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR2880: $275 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117 - 138 AD. Silver Denarius, Rome Mint. Laureate head of Hadrian right, IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG / Pax (Peace) standing left holding branch and sceptre, P M TR P COS III. 20mm, 2.81 g. ref: RIC94. ex-Kenneth W. Dorney. #CR2858: $160 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT / Serapis standing left, raising right hand and holding transverse sceptre, PM TR P XV COS III PP. 19.5 mm, 3.39 g. ref: RIC 194, RSC 195. VF-EF/VF, well centered, excellent portrait! ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. Nice! #CR2738: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, struck 71-72 AD. Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXVI / Aequitas (Equity) standing facing, head left, holding scales and cornucopiae, IMP VI COS III. 17.99 mm, 3.78 g. ref: RIC III 252; RSC 257. VF, light toning - retoning gracefully after an over-enthusiastic cleaning sometime in the past. ex-New Jersey collection. #CR2996: $175 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Great silver denarius, set into stunning custom silver bezel. His laureate draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Victory flying left holding open wreath, a small shield at lower left and right, star in right or left field, P M TRP IIII COS III P P. 25mm total diameter, weighs 8.48 grams (total). ref: RSC 195, RIC 45, Sear 7535. Great portrait! Coin ex-Gitbud Numismatik, Germany. #CR2852: $325 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Magnificent silver denarius, struck 231 AD. His laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Sol, radiate, standing left holding globe and raising right hand, P M TR P X COS III P P. ref: RIC 109, Sear 7913, RSC 411. 20 mm, 2.42 g. Choice EF! Incredible detail, beautiful, lustrous surfaces. Ex-Barstow, CA collection. #CR2836: $400 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Gorgeous silver denarius, set into a stunning custom .925 silver bezel, two garnets set into the left and right terminals. His laureate draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Sol (the sun god), radiate, walking left raising right hand and holding whip, star to left, P M TR P III COS III P P. ref: RSC 154, RIC 28, Sear 7533. Total dia: 26 mm; 7.63 g. Coin grade Extremely Fine! (not to scale of page) #CR2847: $350 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, set into custom silver bezel. His laureate head right, M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIII / Victory walking left, holding wreath and trophy, VICT AVG COS III. 19mm total diameter. ref: RIC 225, Sear 4953. Coin ex-Miami, FL collection. #CR2952: $225 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Marcus Aurelius, 161-180 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint, Struck 166-169 AD. Laureate head of Marcus Aurelius right, M ANTONINVS AVG ARM PARTH MAX / Fortuna seated left holding rudder and cornucopiae, FORT RED TR P XXIII IMP V // COS III. ref: RIC II 205; RSC 209. VF, lightly toned. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. Total diameter 24mm (15/16”). Coin ex New Jersey collection. Excellent portrait! #CR3198: $350 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Philip I, 244-249 AD. Silver antoninianus, Rome mint. His radiate and draped bust right, IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG / Felicitas, standing left holding caduceus and cornucopiae, P M TR P III COS P P. 23mm, 3.05g. ref: RIC 3, RSC 124 #CR2590: $75 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Elagabalus, 218-222 AD. Great silver denarius. His laureate draped bust right, IMP ANTONINVS PIVS AVG / Victory flying left holding open wreath, a small shield at lower left and right, star in right or left field, P M TRP IIII COS III P P. 19 mm, 3.06 g. ref: RSC 195, RIC 45, Sear 7535. Great portrait! ex-Gitbud Numismatik, Germany. #CR2845: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Aequitas (Equity) standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, AEQVITAS AVG. 23 mm, 4.64 g. ref: RIC 110. Nice detail. #CR2740: $75 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate draped bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Victory standing left, holding palm, resting shield on captive at foot, VICTOR AETER. ref: RSC 348, RIC 154, Sear 8662. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. 25 mm dia. Gorgeous! #NAV054: SOLD
Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius. His laureate bust right, SEVERVS AVG PART MAX / Severus, veiled, standing left with branch and book, FVNDATOR PACIS. 18x19.5 mm, 3.07 g. ref: RIC 160, RSC 203. AEF, Sharp portrait, lustrous surfaces, traces of toning on edge. Ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. #NAV011: $135 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius, struck 225 AD. His laureate, draped bust right, IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG / Victory running left with palm and wreath, VICTORIA AVG. 20mm, 3.43 g. ref: RSC 564, RIC 180, Sear 7931. ex-Frank S. Robinson, Albany, NY. A gem... absolutely gorgeous! #CR3099: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius struck 198-200 AD. His laureate head right, L SEPT SEV AVG IMP XI PART MAX / Providentia standing left, holding wand over globe in right hand, sceptre in left, PROVID AVGG. 20mm, 3.35 g. ref: RSC 587, RIC 139. Excellent detail, gray cabinet-tone. ex-Nick Jamgochian collection, Glendale, CA, formed in the 1920’s-1950’s. #CR3078: $150 SOLD
Septimius Severus, 193-211 AD. Silver denarius, struck 211 AD. His laureate head right, SEVERVS PIVS AVG / Trophy between two captives, with their hands supporting their heads, PART MAX PM TR P VIIII. ref: RIC 176; RSC 370, Sear'88 #1767. 20mm, 3.61 g. Choice About Uncirculated! Was slabbed by NGC (previous collector removed from slab - see photo). Choice detail, lustrous tone. ex-Triskeles. #CR2977: $150 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, Rome mint. His laureate head right, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Libertas (Liberty) seated left with branch and sceptre, P M TR P COS III; LIB PVB in exergue. ref: RSC 903, RIC 127a, Sear 3502 for type. VF. Set into a stunning custom .925 silver bezel. Total diameter 25 mm. Coin ex Los Angeles, CA private collection. #CR3260: $299 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Caracalla, 198-217 AD. Silver denarius, struck 211 AD. Set into a stunning custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate head right, ANTONINVS PIVS AVG BRIT / Victory walking right on prow of ship with wreath and palm, P M TR P XIIII COS III P P. ref: RIC 185, Sear 6823, RSC 188 for type. Total bezel diameter 25 mm. Coin with excellent high-relief detail, great contrast! Coin ex Los Angeles, CA private collection. #CR3241: $350 SOLD
Vespasian, 69-79 AD. Silver Denarius struck 77-78 AD. His laureate head right, CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG / Annona seated left holding bundle of corn ears in her lap, ANNONA AVG. ref: RIC 964, RSC 29. 17.5 mm, 3.15 g. #CR2681: $99 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Gordian III, 238-244 AD. Silver antoninianus. His radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Apollo, bare to waist, seated left with branch, resting elbow on lyre, P M TR P V COS II P P. 22 mm, 4.65 g. ref: RIC 89, Sear 8648, RSC 261. #NAV057: $99
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117 - 138 AD. Silver denarius, struck 134-138 AD, Rome mint. His laureate head right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Moneta standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae, MONETA AVG. 17mm, 3.52 g. ref: RIC 256, RSC 966 for type. Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3331: $250 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius. Laureate bust of Hadrian right, far shoulder draped, IMP CAESAR TRAIAN HADRIANVS AVG / Mars walking right with spear and trophy, P M TR P COS III. 18mm, 3.33 g. ref: RSC 1073, RIC 67, Sear 3516 for type. Stunning detail, Near-EF! Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3240: SOLD
Ancient Rome. Severus Alexander, 222-235 AD. Silver denarius, struck 232 AD. Set into a stunning custom .925 silver bezel. His laureate, draped bust right, seen from front, IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG / Mars walking right, carrying spear and shield, MARS VLTOR. ref: RIC 246; Sear 7882; RSC 161; BMC 833 for type. Total bezel diameter 25mm. Coin with excellent high-relief detail, great contrast! Coin ex Los Angeles, CA private collection. #CR3242: $350 SOLD
Ancient Rome. Hadrian, 117-138 AD. Silver denarius, Rome Mint, struck 134-138 AD. His bare head right, HADRIANVS AVG COS III P P / Providentia standing left, holding patera and sceptre; globe at her feet, PROVIDENTIA AVG. ref: RIC 262, Sear 3531, RSC 1201 for type. aVF. Set into custom .925 silver bezel. Main bezel diameter 21mm (3/4"). Ex Los Angeles, CA collection. #CR3275: $299 SOLD
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